Colorectal cancer, which originates in the colon or rectum, has a five-year survival rate of approximately 64%. James Van Der Beek, aged 47, recently disclosed his own battle with this disease. He has been managing his condition privately with the support of his family. Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly are parents to six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah. Each year, around 2 billion people worldwide are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek shared his experience and the emotional challenges he faced during treatment, emphasizing a newfound sense of self-worth. He also expressed gratitude for the prayers and support he received. Despite the unexpected public revelation of his diagnosis, Van Der Beek remains optimistic and focused on his recovery.
JezebellePNW
@JezebellePNW
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Mar 14 You talking about a generation in the 20s and 30s that are dying from stage four colon cancer my daughter never even got to do her bucket list that’s how fast it happened how aggressive it is on something that is supposedly 91% survivable if caught early
LOUIS
@DrSteevvee
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Mar 15 A screening colonoscopy is done to check for cancer and inflammatory diseases like ulcerative colitis. Most colorectal cancers (CRC) start as non-cancerous polyps (tiny, fast growing cells that may become cancer). Removing polyps or finding cancer at an early stage can increase
NFL Alumni
@NFLAlumni
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Mar 14 Did you know….1 in 24 people will be
diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. That’s why
@bmitchlive30
is
urging everyone, especially those at risk to get screened. Early detection =
higher survival rates! #GearUpAgainstCancer
@nflalumni
Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc.
@OhioGastro
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Mar 13 Symptoms of colorectal cancer can vary, and some people may have no symptoms. Symptoms can include rectal bleeding, partial or complete blockage of the intestine, change in bowel habit, abdominal pain, slow blood loss detected by labs as anemia is seen, weakness or fatigue, and
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
@CCAlliance
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Mar 14 “I lost my wife, Barnali, to colon cancer in August 2023. I was her primary caregiver as she battled stage IV colorectal cancer.
Her symptoms were overlooked due to no family history, no weight loss, and because she wasn’t 50 years old (50 was the recommended screening age at
NFL Alumni
@NFLAlumni
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Mar 10 Lorenzo Neal
@LorenzoNeal
knows your health is your wealth! Did you know colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.? The good news is it’s 90% treatable if caught early. If you’re 45 years or older, schedule your screening today.
#GearUpAgainstCancer
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